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remote regions

[rɪˈmoʊt ˈriːdʒənz]
noun
regiões remotas
1. Areas or territories that are far away from cities, towns, or centers of population; isolated or sparsely populated places
The remote regions of the Amazon are home to indigenous tribes.
As regiões remotas da Amazônia são lar de tribos indígenas.
2. Geographic areas that are difficult to access or reach due to distance or terrain
Scientists conducted research in the remote regions of Antarctica.
Cientistas realizaram pesquisas nas regiões remotas da Antártida.
Synonyms
isolated areasdistant territoriesfar-flung regionswilderness areasoutlying areas
Antonyms
urban centerspopulated areasmetropolitan regionsdeveloped areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regiões remotas
Standard usage; also 'áreas remotas' or 'regiões isoladas'
Rio de Janeiro
regiões remotas
Common usage, may also use 'interiores'
São Paulo
regiões remotas
Standard usage, 'interior' or 'zona rural' also used
Portugal
regiões remotas
Standard usage; 'áreas afastadas' or 'zonas isoladas' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
back of beyond
off the beaten path
in the sticks
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